Biology A Module 3

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What stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

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S phase

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How do cells reproduce compared to viruses?

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Cells reproduce independently through mitosis or meiosis, while viruses require a host cell to replicate.

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What is a fundamental difference between the genetic material of viruses and cells?

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Viruses can have either DNA or RNA, while cells have both DNA and RNA.

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What is a common method to prevent viral infections?

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Vaccination

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How did the germ theory of disease change medical practices?

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It led to the development of vaccines and antiseptics.

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What is the function of DNA in cells?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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What is the role of RNA in cells?

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RNA plays a crucial role in translating genetic information from DNA into proteins.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is meiosis?

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Meiosis is the type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing gametes.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What are viruses?

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Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that require a host cell to replicate.